A. G. West Black Hills High School

updated 11.16.22

Washington College Grant | WSAC Washington College Grant gives more money to more people for more kinds of education and training beyond high school.

OtterBot | WSAC  OtterBot is a free texting service to support Washington high school seniors and juniors who have signed up for the College Bound Scholarship. OtterBot sends financial aid and college navigation info and reminders to students. Students can access OtterBot via text message 24 hours a day, seven days a week by texting "Hi Otter" to 360-928-7281.

Below you can view our short video's as well as a PDF version so you can access the links. Sorry they couldn't be the same file. (: More will be added so check back often!

Financial Aid Video (Watch 1st)
Financial Aid w/ Links (Open 2nd)

SAT/ACT Video (Watch 1st)
SAT/ACT w/ Links (Open 2nd)

Post High School Plans Video (Watch 1st)
Post High School Plans w/ Links (Open 2nd)

Scholarship Video (Watch 1st)
Scholarship w/ Links (Open 2nd)

Graduation Requirements (Watch 1st)
Graduation Requirements w/ Links (Open 2nd) 

I have found a plethora of financial aid help over at the Washington Student Achievement Council's webpage. Click the links for how-to videos.
What is financial aid?
Where does financial aid come from?
Financial Aid Myths
Which application should I use? (FAFSA OR WASFA)
How to create an FSA ID
Whose information will I need?
How to sign your financial aid application
If you are selected for verification
Cost of attendance
Understanding your award letter
Requesting a financial aid appeal

Workshop slides from previous financial aid nights. 
College Planning Workshop 2019 - 2020